Clinical Director Emergency Services

Clinical Director

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks annual leave  
• Emergency Department | Box Hill Hospital
• Key leadership role overseeing Box Hill Hospital Emergency Department, the largest of the three Emergency Departments in Eastern Health.
• Box Hill Hospital Emergency Department is a mixed adult and paediatric emergency department with an annual census of over 65,000 patient presentations and includes a 24-bed short-stay unit.

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Emergency Services at Eastern Health has three busy Emergency Departments at Box Hill Hospital, Maroondah Hospital and Angliss Hospital, servicing a population of approximately 1 million people.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

Reporting to the Clinical Service Director for Emergency Services and operating in accordance with Eastern Health's values, the role of the Clinical Director Emergency Services, Box Hill Hospital is to partner effectively with the emergency services leadership team, including the site Nurse Unit Managers for Box Hill Emergency Department and Short-stay units and the other site clinical directors across emergency services to provide clear accountability and direction for the department and to optimize clinical outcomes and performance through the application of quality systems and evidence based practice.

It is envisioned that the Clinical Director will hold an active clinical role within the department, to bring real-time day-to-day experiences of clinical care to the service and lead changes in reform.

Key capabilities for success include the willingness to balance both clinical and non-clinical priorities, drive direction on optimal clinical service delivery while incorporating organisational strategic alignment and exceptional communication and influencing skills.

The Clinical Director will build and sustain a high performing team and promote a safe and welcoming workplace culture that drives positive change to enable and empower our people to deliver a high standard of healthcare to our community.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine
• Current specialist medical registration with AHPRA 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description Link

Contact Person: Dr Jane Lukins

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Job Posting End Date: 5/12/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day